Rare complication of circumcision: Penile amputation and reattachment

Yılmaz A. F., Sarıkaya Ş., Yıldız S., Buyukalpelli R.

European Urology, vol.23, no.3, pp.423-424, 1993 (Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 23 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 1993
  • Doi Number: 10.1159/000474644
  • Journal Name: European Urology
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.423-424
  • Keywords: Circumcision, Penile amputation, Penis
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

We report a case of traumatic penile amputation which occurred accidentally during a ritual circumcision in a 10-year-old boy. A successful-penile reattachment was accomplished. Additionally, we discussed the causes and prevention of this condition.